Spireon Introduces Solar-Power Trailer Tracking Unit
Spireon Inc. said it’s introducing a solar-powered trailer telematics unit to expand options for customers using its asset tracking products.
October 3, 2016Pressure System International Expands Capacity
Pressure Systems International, which sells automatic tire inflation systems, moved into a new manufacturing and office facility that’s twice the size of its prior facility with the intention of increasing production.
October 3, 2016Manufacturing Expanded at Modest Pace in September
U.S. manufacturing expanded at a modest pace in September after unexpectedly shrinking a month earlier, underscoring limited progress for the battered sector.
October 3, 2016Letters: Environment, Source to Rely on, Appreciating Black Drivers
Fuel Benefits Help The Environment
October 3, 2016Opinion: Making an Impact With a Positive Message
Sinatra didn’t play to an empty auditorium in Vegas. Ali didn’t become the heavyweight champion of the world with just the referee and opponent in the room. If Bruce Springsteen sang “Born in the USA” in front of thousands of empty seats, would the impact be the same?
October 3, 2016Editorial: Welcome to MCE
For those readers perusing this in Las Vegas at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, we urge you to make the most of the opportunity before you this week.
October 3, 2016Electric Is the Buzz at IAA
HANOVER, Germany — The loudest buzz at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show came from a technology not meant to be heard.
October 3, 2016Federal Overtime Rule Faces Legal Battle
A U.S. Department of Labor rule that would add 4 million workers to the national pool of employees eligible for overtime bonus pay Dec. 1 is facing two legal challenges in a U.S. District Court in Sherman, Texas.
October 3, 2016Trimble Aims to Harness Data, Eyes Role in Automated Driving
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The top executives at Trimble Navigation Ltd., which owns several of trucking’s largest technology suppliers, said they see opportunities to harness an explosion of data from electronic logging devices and connected vehicles in the years ahead and also are eyeing a potential role in the movement toward automated driving.
October 3, 2016New Pension Proposal Surfaces; Won’t Fix Some Teamsters Funds
Draft legislation that’s intended to preserve retiree pensions has surfaced in the House of Representatives, but the proposal won’t offer any relief for about 400,000 Central States Pension Fund Teamsters who face an uncertain financial future.
October 3, 2016